We recommend the book Baby’s Best Chance which is available free for pregnant women in British Columbia. An online copy can be viewed here. The Vancouver Division of Family Practice has a new website with easy-to access information for maternity patients. The St. Paul’s Hospital Primary Care Maternity Service website. The Family Practice maternity Service […]
All pregnant women in BC can choose to have prenatal genetic screening. How far along you are in your pregnancy, your age, health, family history, and whether or not you are carrying more than one baby will influence which screening tests are available to you. The British Columbia Prenatal Genetic Screening Program has an excellent website […]
(adapted from Dr. Kirkham’s Pregnancy Planning Guide) start folic acid (0.4-1 mg/day) have your immunity to German measles (rubella) checked by a blood test if you have not had chickenpox as a child, have your immunity to chickenpox (varicella) checked by a blood test some couples should be tested for inherited disorders that could affect […]
Although foodborne illnesses can affect everyone, pregnant women are more susceptible to certain foodborne bacteria and they can be serious for both a pregnant woman and her baby. Proper food handling and avoiding certain foods can help decrease the risk of foodborne illness during pregnancy. Recommendations for pregnant women include: avoid raw/under-cooked meat & fish […]
Information about Vancouver Coastal Health breastfeeding resources can be found here The Breastfeeding Buddy is a web based app,developed in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC and the Public Health Agency of Canada that has tips, tools and videos to help you with breastfeeding and more, from pregnancy to your baby’s first six months and beyond. It […]